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GJ61 FJO

2011 Volkswagen Polo

White Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

92,581 mi
Last recorded92,581 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2011 Volkswagen Polo56,846 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ61 FJO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPolo
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 92,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN HEAVILY ON BOTH EDGES OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2026 92,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN HEAVILY ON BOTH EDGES OF TREAD (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH LAMPS INOPERATIVE (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2025 76,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 68,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 64,253 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 54,017 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 47,637 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 41,823 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 34,649 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 29,682 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 22,640 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 22,640 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 18,854 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 16,317 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 13,879 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 13,879 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Apr 2014 12,809 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Polo?

Based on 14,598,296 MOT tests across 1,156,928 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
5,193
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
1,156,928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 467,706
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 196,870
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 190,697
Stop lamp not working 181,097
position lamp(s) not working 168,944
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GJ61 FJO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo in White with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2011 Volkswagen Polo models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 56,846 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Polo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 467,706 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ61 FJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Polo typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 15 years old, this Volkswagen Polo is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ61 FJO registered?

GJ61 FJO is a 2011 Volkswagen Polo, first registered on 1 September 2011.

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The MOT history for GJ61 FJO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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